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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who was recently prescribed methadone for chronic, severe back pain. The client indicates taking extra tablets in the last 6 hours when the pain recurred. Which findings during discharge require the client to be monitored longer in the hospital setting? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale: Falling asleep (
A), vomiting (
C), and premature ventricular contractions (
D) indicate possible methadone overdose or toxicity, requiring extended monitoring. Pruritus (
B) is a common side effect, and 92% oxygen saturation (E) is not critical.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy who has an order to begin oral intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk for aspiration?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Thickened liquids (
D) reduce aspiration risk by slowing transit. Inflating the cuff (
A) is not always necessary, straws (
B) may increase risk, and tilting the head back (
C) worsens aspiration.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
To elicit the biceps reflex, the nurse places her thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and taps it with a reflex hammer, so A is correct. Answer B is incorrect as it describes a different technique. Answer C refers to the patellar reflex, and Answer D is not a standard method for the biceps reflex.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C,D

Rationale: Seizure precautions (
B), neurological checks (
C), and strict I&O (
D) manage SIADH complications like hyponatremia. Vasopressin (
A) worsens SIADH, and normal saline (E) may not correct hyponatremia.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse monitoring a client with appendicitis will expect the client to give which description of the associated abdominal pain?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Appendicitis typically causes severe pain in the right lower quadrant (
C). Upper abdominal burning (
A) suggests gastritis, left-sided pain (
B) is atypical, and shoulder pain (
D) may indicate referred pain from other conditions.

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